The forecast is clear with Carolina blue skies and summer concerts all over the Charlotte area! Our Bullard Realty Group, with the help of some great local websites, has put together a list of summer concerts and events so grab your friends and family, a blanket or chairs and have a great summer!
The U.S. National Whitewater Center has their Whitewater River Jam every Thursday and Saturday 7:00-10:00 pm through September 30th. It’s super easy to get there and lots of fun. Parking is $5 and you can take chairs and blankets to sit on, although there is a terrace with plenty of seating at the restaurant. Coolers are not allowed but there are plenty of food and beverage options. Go early for whitewater rafting, kayaking, SUP, zip lines, ropes courses and even their new deep water solo climb!
Freedom Park has their Freedom Summer Series on July 29th and August 26th 6:00-9:00 pm. Charlotte Parks and Recreation bring you summer jazz concerts in the beautiful Freedom Park. It’s free and concessions are sold. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy some summer jazz!
One of our favorites is the Blakeney Summer Concert Series in the Blakeney Shopping Center every Friday and Saturday 7:00-10:00 pm through August 25th. Grab some dinner at one of the shopping center’s restaurants and then head over to the fountains to hear live music. Or sit on the patio of one of the restaurants like Brixx and Bravo. Check website for list of upcoming bands, music varies from acoustic to rock.
Promenade on Providence offers Music on the Green Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00-10:00 pm through September 16th. Similar to Blakeney this shopping center has a fountain in the middle with restaurants where you can dine and enjoy the music, as well as space for chairs and blankets. They are also offering kids movies on July 21st and September 15th! Check website for band and movie schedule.
Stonecrest Shopping Center also offers an outdoor Summer Concert Series as well on Fridays and Saturdays 7:00-10:00 pm through September 30th. The bands will play on the Fountain Stage (fountains facing Rea Road), see website for schedule. There is patio seating available with restaurants in the fountain area like Dean & Deluca, Pearlz Oyster Bar, Smashburger and Basil Thai (plus Marble Slab Creamery for dessert!) but there is no lawn area for chairs and blankets.
Another family favorite in south Charlotte is the Pineville Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series. July 14th & 28th, August 11th and September 15th at 7:00 pm. Bring blankets, chairs and even a picnic (although there are food trucks at all concerts). Locate at Pineville Lake Park in Pineville.
And we have to mention Matthews Food Truck Friday and Concert Series at Stumptown Park in Matthews. The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month through September 5:00-9:00 pm, check website for schedule. There are food trucks, music, bounce houses, games and even a craft beer pavilion!
In uptown there is Sounds on the Square at Spirit Square on Fridays at 7:00-8:30 pm through August 25th. Blumenthal Performing Arts has put together music, movies and other performances for free, check website for full schedule. Concessions are sold and performances will move indoors for inclement weather. And don’t forget to bring a chair!
Also uptown is the Bearden Music Series at Romare Bearden Park 6:00-9:00 pm on August 12th and September 23rd. Bring chairs and a blanket and enjoy the jazz!
Lastly, if you’re uptown during lunch time definitely check out the free music at Romare Bearden Park (Tuesdays & Fridays through August 25th, 12:00-1:30) and First Ward Park (Tuesdays through August 29th, 12:00-1:30). For schedules, location and parking information check their websites.
We hope you have a great summer! And please check local websites for additional information as some details are subject to change.
Photos: USNWC, Blakeney Shopping Center, Stonecest Shopping Center, Pineville Parks and Recreation.
Thank you for stopping by, we hope this information has been helpful and enjoyable. Please feel free to contact us any time debbie@bullardrealtygroup.com